Spencer Island - Summer 2014

DIrections

Follow I-5 north to Marysville, take exit 199, into Marysville, head east ~ 3 blocks to State State Route 529 and head south. OR at Everett, go north on SR529 (Broadway) over the Snohomish River; turn right onto Smith Island Road. Follow signs to Langus Riverfront Park; continue past the park to a parking lot just past the left curve in the road. Follow the walking trail to Spencer Island that takes you past the sewage treatment ponds. The sewage ponds can be a great viewing area for ducks & gulls.

Description

This is a 413 acre park, was once a farm and is now undergoing wetlands restoration. The island is co-owned by Snohomish County and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Snohomish County owns the south half of the island, while WDFW owns the north half. There is a 5 mile trail around the entire island, and a dike trail that bisects the wetlands. These Snohomish County Parks & Recreation web sites have additional information about Spencer Island:

• general info. - http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/Park_Directory/Regional_Parks/Spencer_Island.htm
• estuary map - http://www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/Parks/maps/estuary_map.jpg